This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SchoolYearReady #CollectiveBias I mentioned last week that my Little Man is going to start Preschool next month. He will attend the preschool here in our local town with other friends, acquaintances, and even family members. It will be three hours per day and honestly, I am a bit apprehensive but truthfully I am mostly excited. It takes a big heart to shape little minds. I … [Read more...]
DIY Greeting Card Box
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias. We have several family and friend birthdays during the summer months. I like to give unique gifts that are fun and practical. I know a standard gift card is so much easier, but putting some thought into a gift is so much more fun. Don't you think? I don't know about you, but I love when someone puts thought into my own card and gifts. Getting personal … [Read more...]
A Hot Spring Means Ice Cream for Dinner!
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SensitiveSmiles #CollectiveBias. Our governor has officially declared a drought here in Washington state for the first time in ten years. We've had less snow and rain than I can remember and so much beautifully warm sunshine. My kids have literally cried because the sun wouldn't get out of their eyes in the minivan. You know you are from Washington when your kids cry over the … [Read more...]
Vanilla Apple Strudel French Toast Recipe
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser Nestle. My husband comes from a long line of military heroes. His grandfather, great uncle, father, cousin, and he himself all served in the United States military. Patriotism is a part of our family life. We are very proud to be American. After traveling to a few different countries I can honestly say, "There's no place … [Read more...]
Disney’s FROZEN Tea Party
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This #FROZENFun shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for #CollectiveBias and its advertiser. My Princess is very excited. Did you know that Disney's FROZEN is releasing on DVD March 18th? She does - and she cannot wait to get it. In honor of the soon release of her newest favorite Disney movie, we decided to head to Walmart and purchase some FROZEN toys and fun healthy food for a FROZEN Tea … [Read more...]
Greater Than AIDS Campaign
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper amplification for Collective Bias and its advertiser. I grew up and currently live on the Swinomish Indian reservation. When I was growing up, I didn't know much about HIV and AIDS on a real level. Private things like sexuality and illness tended to be kept quiet in our small community of less than 1000 people. As I became a young adult, I became aware of tribal … [Read more...]
Playing In His Puke
I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client. We flew home from Montreal, Quebec on Sunday and fly out to Denver on Wednesday morning. These few precious days at home, in my own bed, are fleeting and chaotic. Mostly they are just plain stressful. Unpacking, cleaning, laundry, and repacking equals stress for my life. On top of this, due to time zone changes, my … [Read more...]
